Also, this is the second Native American doll and the second prima ballerina doll that Barbie has created,” Dr. Elise Paschen said. After retiring from ballet, Maria founded the Chicago City Ballet.

The look of the Barbie Maria Tallchief Inspiring Women doll is based on the fiery prima ballerina costume she wore for her star-making debut in New York City Ballet’s 1949 production of “The ...

Misty Copeland has been immortalized by Mattel. The Barbie creator debuted its Misty Copeland doll Monday, and I’m sure that, just like Ava DuVernay’s doll, it’ll fly off the shelves.

Copeland was intimately involved in the doll's design and partnered with Barbie on all the details, according to Mattel, Inc., the maker of Barbie.